In the ancient Celtic law and faith everything happened in threes. Thus when the Christian religion came, with the trinity concept, it was an easy adaptation. Now we can appreciate that it allows for more freedom than the dualism of the East, the yin-yang of black and white. The Celts allow for gray also, for yes no AND maybe.
Triquetra Knot Celtic Tattoo by Pat Fish
Warriors everywhere have always loved marks of accomplishment, and since the Celts fought naked their tattoos were their medals! This simple knotwork twist is a perfect armband or anklet, with enough detail to be instantly recognizable as Celtic interlace but not requiring as much width as a more complex design.
Warrior Braid Celtic Tattoo by Pat Fish
Today a woman whose Scottish heritage gives her the right to wear the badge of Clan Ross came in for a tattoo to honor her father. The Latin motto SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT translates to "Success nourishes hope" and the symbol within the badge is a dexter hand holding a garland of laurel, a traditional winner's wreath.
Clan Ross Badge Tattoo by Pat FIsh
Today a man came in requesting this ever-popular Celtic symbol, the Tree of Life. Placing it on the back of his calf gives it a prominent placement, and the boldness of the rendering will allow it to age gracefully no matter how much sunlight he exposes it to.
Celtic Tree of Life Tattoo by Pat Fish
